Communications Internship at Search for Common Ground

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is one of the largest international NGOs working on peacebuilding and conflict transformation. We work in 49 countries around the world with over 700 staff. In Washington there is approximately 40 full-time staff. Search is full of committed, enthusiastic and talented individuals. It is a fun place to work and an exciting place to learn. Search offers a rich range of opportunities from Brown Bag lunches, fascinating projects to get involved in, coaching and mentoring, and Happy Hours where you can get to know your colleagues.

Location: Washington, DC
Department: The Institutional Learning Team (ILT)
Start Date: September 14, 2016
Duration: 3 months
Compensation: Unpaid; If you are a student and would like to earn course credit from your internship, SFCG is willing to work with you to develop a rigorous workload that is relevant to your field of study and professional interests.

Intern Responsibilities:
-Work with the Communications Associate to develop a social media strategy for Fall 2016;
-Plan and schedule social media posts; including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn;
-Design infographics, graphics and materials for dissemination by DME for Peace and the Institutional Learning Team at Search for Common Ground;
-Assist with the development and maintenance of the DME for Peace website (dmeforpeace.org), including writing original blog posts on relevant topics;
-Manage the website user registration process.

Requirements:
-Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator);
-Experience in graphic design; -Creative; artistic; knowledge of trending styles;
-Familiarity with Adobe Dreamweaver and web design are a plus, but not mandatory
-Interest in peacebuilding & development or related fields;
-Interest, education, or experience in Monitoring and Evaluation and Peacebuilding, International Development, or other related fields;
-Experience in information gathering and research - book, journal and internet;
-Excellent written and oral English communication skills and the ability to draft, edit and proofread;
-Excellent computer skills (including Word, Excel, various Web 2.0 tools);
-Experience with content management systems (Drupal and Sharepoint preferred);
-Require 3 days per week commitment. -Senior undergraduate or graduate level preferred;

How to apply: Click here for more information about the internship and directions on how to apply directly through the site.
Note: You will need to submit your (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume, and (3) a two to three-page writing sample. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so apply as soon as possible.